Category Archives: Family

Family, Favorites, Holidays, Nature, Seasons

Reasons the Month of June Will Be Awesome

  • My birthday on June 18
  • My sister Meredith’s birthday on June 18
  • My parents’ anniversary on June 5
  • It’s SUMMER!
  • Family trip to Arkansas
  • Time with people I love
  • World’s Largest Swim Lesson
  • Finishing the next to last class for a certification I want
  • Warm air
  • Planning more summer vacations
  • Nights on my patio
  • Outdoor swimming
  • Tan lines
  • Tank tops
  • Green grass & growing fields
The sunset reflected in my porch door
The sunset reflected in my porch door
Brands, Events, Family, Sycamore, Travel, Work

Stuff I did in April

2-7 – Went to Cancun, Mexico
9- Attended Premier whiskey tasting event at brand new Whiskey Acres Distillery
15- Paid my taxes
18- Celebrated Caleb’s birthday (which is on the 19th)
25- Healthy Kids Day at YMCA & promo for “Swim with the Mermaid” event

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Moon Palace Resort, Cancun
Family, Holidays, Humor, Memories, Seasons

Reasons Why I Still Have a Christmas Tree Up in My Bedroom

  1. I never bought my 2014 annual ornament to represent my year and if I take my tree down before that happens, I will lose it (once I eventually buy it).
  2. All my favorite ornaments that remind me of the places I’ve been and the people I love still make me smile every time I look at them.
  3. It is covered in blue lights and sparkly blue snowflakes and glittery silver balls and that make me shiny and happy.
  4. It is something tall in the corner of the bedroom which is aesthetically pleasing.
  5. Green is a sign of life.
  6. It’s a pretty nightlight.
  7. I like it and I don’t want to take it down.

christmas tree

Brands, Events, Family, Favorites, Food, Travel

Awesome Stuff From This Weekend

  • Thursday night Matthew West concert at the Iowa State Fair
  • Friday spent with my son & soon-to-be daughter in law
  • Delicious Thai food for lunch
  • Bonfire with excellent friends
  • Lunch with the group
  • Lagomarcino’s caramels (2 of which are still in my freezer to enjoy)
  • Pool/Sun time
  • Good church service
  • Sunday afternoon nap
  • A visit from Kara